“I thank everyone for their support always. I’m able to tell you my father is ok, safe and sound. That’s what’s most important," he said on Twitter.

“I also thank... the Buenos Aires and Federal and Anti-kidnapping police (forces) for their support for my family.”

Tevez's brother, Diego, spoke to La Red radio station in Buenos Aires and revealed that initially his father's car was stolen but the kidnappers returned when they saw documents registering the vehicle in the name of Tevez.

Newspaper La Nacion, quoted by Reuters,claims that the kidnappers even told Tevez's father that they respect his son but their actions were a business affair.

Paul Watson

Paul Watson wrote for Football Italia for four years before fleeing to the tiny Micronesian island of Pohnpei to coach the world's lowest ranked national football team. On his return he released a book called 'Up Pohnpei' in February 2012. A documentary called The Soccermen follows in early 2014 and a feature film of the book is in production. Paul is currently head coach at a new Mongolian Premier League club and is charged with the mission of creating the strongest team in Mongolian football history.